When Google Glass meets guns

Ever wanted to be a better shooter? Well, now you can and you can thank Google Glass for that.

Wearable technology has opened the door to a 'new era in augmented marksman ability' said TrackingPoint representatives, a company that deals with precision-guided firearms.

Their goal is to take even the most mediocre of shooters and give him sniper-like aiming precision with the use of embedded digital technology.

By combining wearable devices with firearms, one might be able to fire 'accurate shots around corners, in unsupported positions—behind the back, to the side, and over barricades.'

'The traditional design of a firearm hasn't changed since World War II, so there are a ton of people really putting the effort into integrating engineering technology into firearm platforms,' added Oren Shauble, marketing director at TrackPoint.

Nevertheless, Google is yet to develop an app destined to connect firearms directly to its wearable technology. Until then, you have to stream from the gun's scope to the Glass device via a smartphone.

Other parties are not so excited about making guns cooler and easier to shoot.

Ladd Everitt, communications director at the Washington D.C.-based Coalition to Stop Gun Violence says that: 'Gun companies have no problem with 21st century technology if it’s used to enhance the lethality of their products. But if you try compel them to use technology to improve gun safety, they turn around and sue you.'

However, technology can also be useful at the other end of the fire weapon spectrum. As Schauble mentions, by using digital technology the owner of the gun can put a lock or code on it so no other person except himself will be able to use the gun.